Phet Review - MOTION

Open the following word doc to complete and turn in on the T-drive.


Purpose- to become familiar with one of the physics simulations on the Phet Site (http://phet.colorado.edu ) and make a review for the Simulation.
This is the link directly to the motion labs: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics/motion
Step One – Look over at least three simulations and complete the following chart:
Name of Simulation
Purpose of Simulation
Variables that can be controlled
How it relates to your understanding of physics













Step Two – THE REVIEW – Choose one simulation and become an “expert” on it. Answer the following questions about your simulation. Review the introduction page before you complete the following:
Name of Simulation

Main Topics

Key Words

Sample Learning Objectives

Number of Teacher Ideas

Explain the simulation. How it works and what it does.

Insert a Screen print of Simulation:

Good Attributes of Simulation

Confusing/Disappointing attributes of Simulation

Ways to improve the simulation

Overall Rating and why